About

The Bluebelt Protection Alliance is a new organization started by Burkhard Mausberg. As a non-profit, the Alliance furthers the quality of life for all Ontarians by ensuring access to

superb data and information

rigorous analysis

excellent communications, and

exceptional government and stakeholder relations

Our goal is to improve the water quality in provincial waterways, groundwater and lakes. We consider all contributors to water quality impairment including planning, agriculture, transportation, conservation of land, manufacturing, industry and others.”

Burkhard Mausberg was the founding CEO of the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and the Greenbelt Fund for twelve years, making the Greenbelt the most popular and successful environmental initiative in its time. A leader in Ontario’s environmental/food sector, Mausberg has worked for charities and non-profit groups for three decades. Before joining the Greenbelt Foundation, he directed the programs of the Ivey Foundation. Mausberg was also CEO of several environmental organizations, such as Environmental Defence and Great Lakes United, which he transformed into essential forces for change. Mausberg cut his teeth at Pollution Probe, has served on several NGO boards, and writes widely on vital issues in diverse settings. Mausberg studied environmental science at the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto, where he also taught for eight years. He lives in Toronto with his daughters.